Veterans Services
Sites/Resources for Veterans
For information and links to all VA forms, go to the VA Education Benefits site at: https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/ or call 1-888-442-4551.
Veteran's Center: http://www.vetcenter.va.gov/index.asp
Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges (SOC): http://www.soc.aascu.org/
Military Transcripts: Air Force: http://www.au.af.mil/au/cf/auregistrar/registrar.asp Army/Coast Guard/Marine Corps/Navy: https://jst.doded.mil/smart/signIn.do
Homeland Security Jobs for Veterans: http://www.dhs.gov/xcitizens/veterans.shtm
Hire Hero, a non-profit organization providing free job-placement services to vets with service-related disabilities: http://www.hireheroesusa.org/
The VET2VET program was created to connect veterans and active duty military men and women to their peers instead of a generic hotline. http://www.hopeline.com
Launched in 2011, MakeTheConnection.net connects Veterans, their family members and friends, and other advocates with mental health information, local resources, and inspiring stories of recovery. Visitors can find reliable information on how to cope with challenges such as posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), traumatic brain injury, military sexual trauma, and transitioning from service. The site is free and accessible to everyone.
Database of employers who want to hire veterans and their family members: http://www.vetjobs.com/
VetNet - VetNet was founded as a partnership with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's Hiring Our Heroes program, the Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) and Hire Heroes USA. Whether you need help fine tuning your resume, finding out what career path is right for you, or you need help starting your own business, VetNet has something for you.
For All Seasons Mental Health Programs and Services: http://www.forallseasonsinc.org/mental-health-programs.htm
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: http://www.samhsa.gov/MilitaryFamilies/ Supporting America's service men and women - Active Duty, National Guard, Reserve, and Veteran - together with their families and communities by leading efforts to ensure that needed behavioral health services are accessible and that outcomes are positive.
Substance Abuse Rehab Information for Veterans: https://www.help.org/substance-abuse-rehab-for-veterans/
MD DEPT. OF LABOR, LICENSING & REGULATION WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
Mike Neil
Local Veterans Employment Representative
301 Bay St., Suite 301
Easton, Md 21601
Office: 410-822-3030 ext. 304
Email: michael.neil@maryland.gov
Carl Dentinger
Disabled Veterans Outreach Specialist
627A Race St.
Cambridge, Md 21613
Office: 410-901-4204
Email: carlton.dentinger@maryland.gov
Sharon Egerson
Disabled Veterans Outreach Specialist
301 Bay St., Suite 301
Easton, Md 21601
Office: 410-822-3030
Email: sharon.egerson@maryland.gov
State of Maryland Regional Resource Coordinator
Michael Bargiband
Regional Resource Coordinator
611B Dutchman's Lane
Easton, MD 21601
Toll Free: 877-770-4801
Cell: 410-725-9996
Fax: 410-820-7283
E-mail : mbargiband@msmhs.org
Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Division
Elaine Wright, MS, CRC
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
Office: 410-713-3483
Email: elaine.wright2@va.gov
Request copies of Military Personal Records at: http://www.archives.gov/research_room/vetrecs/index.html.
Maryland Department of Veterans' Affairs
myrebootcamp.com/ - Support and resources for veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan
FIVE MINUTE FAFSA VIDEO
This five minute video created by FastWeb is a quick and entertaining introduction to completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Submit a FAFSA to apply for grants, loans and work-study from the federal government as well as state and school-based financial aid.
Please note that YouTube may suggest "related" videos of an inappropriate nature after the conclusion of this video if you view the video on the YouTube site. The embedded version on FinAid, however, has been configured to block the suggestion of related videos. You can also use the Google Video version of The Five-Minute FAFSA Video. (The YouTube version runs more smoothly than the Google Video version.)
Credits
Starring: Scott Kaminsky, Dan Aho and Howie Kremer
Created By: Scott Kaminsky, Bridget Kulla and Charley Rivkin
Director/Editor: Charley Rivkin
CLEP TESTING
Active duty military may qualify for free CLEP Exams; veterans may qualify for reimbursement of CLEP costs. For more information, please check http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/clep/military.html or contact the Testing Center at 410-822-5400 ext. 344.